Meaning & use
founder
A person who establishes an organization, company, institution, or movement.
See it in a sentence
The founder of the company still reviews every major product decision.
Two college roommates were the founders of the charity that now operates in twelve countries.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'founder' means something quite different: to fail, sink, or collapse, as in 'the negotiations foundered'. Do not confuse it with 'flounder', which means to struggle clumsily.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To fail or break down completely, or, of a ship, to fill with water and sink.
The peace talks foundered after both sides refused to compromise.
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